Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Elixir Distillers
£218
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elixir Distillers | Caperdonich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.5% | 50.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £217.5 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £163 vs £218.
For beginners: Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£217.5 vs £163.35)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£163.35 vs £217.5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Isle?
Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)